AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and the Intel Core 7 150UL?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, so it offers more physical cores but the same thread count as the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL reaches a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 tops out at 4.50 GHz. Intel holds a 0.50 GHz advantage in maximum boost frequency.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 W, making it the lower-power option by 13 W.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip's smaller node gives it a transistor-density advantage on paper.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth rating for the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel Core 7 150UL in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and the Intel Core 7 150UL represent two distinct design philosophies. The AMD chip uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip is based on the older Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, and belongs to the Core 7 generation. This architectural gap explains several downstream differences in performance, power, and platform features.

The manufacturing process separates the two clearly. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node, while Intel uses a 10 nm process for the Core 7 150UL. The smaller node gives AMD a potential efficiency advantage, though the Intel part compensates with a lower TDP target. The AMD chip draws 28 W, while the Intel chip draws only 15 W. That 13 W difference matters in thermal-constrained systems, but it also means the Intel part may have less headroom for sustained performance.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both chips allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 and L3 configurations diverge. AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache tells a bigger story: AMD offers only 4 MB total, while Intel offers 12 MB shared. That 8 MB gap in L3 can influence workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. Notably, the AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. Platform positioning differs as well: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor.

PCIe connectivity favors AMD. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 150UL provides Gen 4 with only 8 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Intel chip's integrated GPU has a higher execution unit count on paper, but no benchmark data in the database compares their graphics performance directly.

The release dates place the Intel part earlier. The Core 7 150UL launched in April 2024, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 launched in January 2026. Both remain in active production. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data is absent from the database, so the comparison relies on the recorded PassMark results for the AMD chip and the aggregate percentile data for both processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a full suite of PassMark scores, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has no individual benchmark entries. The Intel part's database profile shows an average benchmark score of zero, which means no direct numerical comparison can be made at the individual test level.

What the database does provide is the AMD chip's performance profile in absolute terms. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 19,091 in PassMark multithread, 3,757 in single-thread, 60,879 in integer math, 41,114 in floating point math, and 16,724 in extended instructions. It also records 232,803 in data compression, 11,267 in data encryption, 57 in find prime numbers, 995 in physics, and 24,936 in random string sorting. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 37,762.

The percentile data places the AMD chip well above the Intel part. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 7 150UL sits at the 50th percentile. That 36-percentile gap indicates a significant overall performance differential, even though the Intel chip has more physical cores and a higher boost clock.

The nearest-rivals data for the AMD chip provides context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 averages 37,804, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37,829, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600K averages 37,685, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 averages 37,904, 0.4% higher. These deltas show that the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 lands in a tight cluster of midrange processors, with all four nearest rivals within roughly half a percent of its average score.

The Intel Core 7 150UL has no nearest-rivals data and no recorded average score, so its relative performance cannot be quantified beyond the percentile figure. The 50th percentile placement suggests it performs around the median of all CPUs, while the AMD chip's 86th percentile places it firmly in the upper tier. This is the clearest statistical signal in the database for comparing the two: the AMD part outperforms the Intel part by a wide margin in overall standing, with no individual benchmark scores recorded for Intel to dispute that conclusion.

The single-thread score for the AMD chip, 3,757, reflects its Zen 5 architecture's strength in latency-sensitive tasks. The multithread score of 19,091 shows solid scaling across its 12 threads. The integer and floating point scores, 60,879 and 41,114 respectively, indicate balanced compute capability. The Intel chip's higher core count (10 versus 6) could theoretically help in heavily threaded workloads, but without recorded benchmark scores, the database offers no evidence that the Intel part converts its core advantage into a performance win. The AMD chip's 28 W TDP, higher than Intel's 15 W, likely contributes to its performance advantage by allowing more sustained power draw.

Data compression and encryption scores for the AMD chip, 232,803 and 11,267, show strong throughput in those specific workloads. The extended instructions score of 16,724 indicates capable SIMD performance. The physics score of 995 and prime number score of 57 are lower-magnitude results but still part of the complete PassMark profile. None of these have an Intel counterpart in the database, so the comparison remains one-sided: the AMD chip has a full recorded performance profile, while the Intel chip has none.

The Verdict

The database paints an unambiguous picture for overall performance: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 150UL sits at the 50th percentile. That 36-percentile separation is the strongest single metric available, and it favors AMD decisively. The Intel part's lack of any recorded benchmark scores or nearest-rivals data means there is no counter-evidence in the database to suggest it closes that gap in any specific workload.

The AMD chip also brings a more modern architecture, Zen 5 on a 4 nm TSMC process, versus Intel's Raptor Lake on a 10 nm process. The smaller node and newer core design align with the higher percentile ranking. The AMD part supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not, making it the more appropriate choice for systems where memory error correction matters. The AMD chip also provides more PCIe lanes, 14 versus 8, which benefits systems with multiple expansion devices.

The Intel Core 7 150UL does have advantages worth recognizing. Its 10-core, 12-thread configuration provides more physical cores than the AMD part's 6 cores. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock exceeds the AMD chip's 4.50 GHz boost clock. Its 15 W TDP is 13 W lower than the AMD part's 28 W, making it the more power-efficient option for thermally constrained or battery-powered designs. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache triples the AMD chip's 4 MB, which could help in cache-sensitive workloads. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility that the AMD chip, limited to DDR5 and LPDDR5X, does not offer.

Neither chip has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, so no price-based judgment can be made. The Intel part's classification as a desktop processor with Socket 1700, versus the AMD part's mobile classification with Socket FP8, means the two target different platform types. The Intel chip suits low-power desktop or embedded-style systems where its 15 W TDP and DDR4 compatibility reduce system cost and cooling complexity. The AMD chip suits mobile platforms where its higher performance ceiling and ECC support justify the higher power draw.

For users who prioritize raw performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Its 86th percentile ranking, complete PassMark profile, and strong average score of 37,762 place it in a performance tier the Intel part does not approach in the database. For users who prioritize low power consumption or require DDR4 memory support, the Intel Core 7 150UL has structural advantages, but those advantages come without any recorded performance evidence to validate them.

The nearest-rivals data for the AMD chip shows it competes closely with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which scores only 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13600K, which scores 0.2% lower. This places the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 in a competitive midrange-to-upper-midrange segment. The Intel Core 7 150UL, with no rivals listed and a 50th percentile rank, sits in a different, lower performance class. The verdict from the database is straightforward: choose AMD for performance, choose Intel only if its specific platform features, such as DDR4 support or the 15 W TDP, are mandatory requirements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel at 5.00 GHz versus AMD's 4.50 GHz. TDP favors Intel at 15 W versus AMD's 28 W.

The socket and platform differ completely. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile processor. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor. The architecture differs: AMD uses Zen 5 under the Gorgon Point codename, while Intel uses Raptor Lake under the Raptor Lake-PS codename. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.

Cache configurations diverge on L2 and L3. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. AMD has 4 MB of L3, while Intel has 12 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth; Intel records none. ECC support differs: AMD supports it, Intel does not.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Release dates differ: AMD launched in January 2026, Intel in April 2024. Both are active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. AMD has a recorded part number of 100-000001788; Intel's part number is listed as unknown. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.